King of Assassins

Chapter 1277: Chapter 764: A Major Event (Part 4)

Yu Ning Daoist emerged from Bibo Pavilion and returned directly to Taiyi Hall.

Taiyi Hall is the main hall of Earth Element Dao Palace. Its doors are usually shut tightly and never opened. Only on important days are the doors of Taiyi Hall opened.

Due to the impending Tri-Element Dharma Assembly, Earth Element Daoist Monarch is stationed at Taiyi Hall.

The dome of the main hall is supported by eight Golden Dragons, and the purple dome is engraved with countless ancient golden Celestial Runes.

These Celestial Runes are profound runes summarized by ancient powerhouses after observing innate changes.

In the entire Primordial Celestial Realm, only Earth Element Daoist Monarch can understand these Celestial Runes.

The profound mysterious Celestial Runes also give Taiyi Hall a sense of the innate, vast Dao atmosphere.

Upon entering the main hall, one feels as if facing the Heavenly Dao, naturally feeling one’s own insignificance.

Yu Ning Daoist has entered Taiyi Hall several times, yet has never seen the whole view of Taiyi Hall.

To her, Taiyi Hall is indeed so grand and vast that it is like looking at the sky, only able to feel its boundlessness without being able to measure it concretely.

Earth Element Daoist Monarch sits on a mat below the offering table. Above the offering table, there is no idol, only two big characters: Taiyi.

Taiyi is the origin of everything and also the end of everything.

The Celestial Court, Buddhist Court, and Three Daoist Venerables, these Daluo Golden Immortals, though their powers return to the innate state, are ultimately only wise beings. They cannot represent Heaven and Earth, much less represent the ultimate Dao.

Earth Element Daoist Monarch holds the Earth Book and is the ruler of the Primordial Celestial Realm. He respects many Daluo Golden Immortals but does not worship them.

To the Earth Element, Taiyi represents the Dao. Although Taiyi itself is just a concept, it is not a living being and does not have wisdom.

On the other hand, believing in Taiyi also gives disciples a direction for cultivation.

At the same time, it is a declaration to the Buddhist Sect, Daoist Sect, and Celestial Court of the Dao they believe in, distinguishing themselves from the three major organizations.

Not only Earth Element Daoist Monarch does this, but Yuan Qinglian does likewise.

Powerful Earth Immortals at this level almost never worship any deity. To them, Daluo Golden Immortals are just stronger beings—worthy of respect but not of worship.

As Earth Element Daoist Monarch’s direct disciple, Yu Ning Daoist naturally understands the meaning of Taiyi.

Upon entering the main hall, she first solemnly saluted the two characters of Taiyi, then saluted her master, Earth Element Daoist Monarch.

Earth Element Daoist Monarch has taught her that the Dao is always first in this world, and everything else is below it.

Earth Element Daoist Monarch is very close to this little disciple; he likes the spiritual energy and vitality that Yu Ning Daoist has.

He smiles at Yu Ning Daoist: "How was your journey?"

Earth Element Daoist Monarch’s features are handsome, and his hair and eyebrows are slightly grizzled, with some wrinkles on his face, giving him a look of deep sophistication.

He is tall, and even seated in meditation on the mat, his back is straight, naturally emanating an immovable majestic and solid aura.

But when he smiles, his eyes are bright, and his smile sincere and natural, giving people a strong sense of affinity.

Yu Ning Daoist is quite accustomed to her teacher’s state; she always feels relaxed and comfortable when with Earth Element Daoist Monarch, without fearing this teacher particularly.

Moreover, since Yu Ning Daoist entered the sect, she has always cultivated under Earth Element Daoist Monarch, having an extremely close relationship with this teacher. She also feels that her teacher is like this, without feeling constricted in the presence of Earth Element Daoist Monarch.

Yu Ning Daoist nods and says: "Master, Daoist Monarch Gao is very powerful, truly powerful."

"Oh?"

Earth Element Daoist Monarch chuckles; this disciple is merely at the Human Immortal Cultivation level. How could she perceive the prowess of Gao Xuan? He is rather curious.

He asks: "Then speak, what makes Gao Xuan so powerful?"

"I cannot say."

Yu Ning Daoist, frowning slightly, thinks for a long time but cannot articulate Gao Xuan’s prowess.

"You cannot articulate it yet feel the other’s prowess. This is your cognitive obstacle. Unable to clearly see the original mind and nature, mixing various perceptions, unable to distinguish the root."

Earth Element Daoist Monarch smiles lightly: "However, Gao Xuan of such a character, being unable to describe is correct."

Yu Ning Daoist is somewhat unconvinced; she thinks for a moment and says: "I understand now. It is because Daoist Monarch Gao is particularly handsome, with an outstanding temperament, more handsome and with a higher temperament than Master."

She explains further: "Near-perfect appearance and bearing prove that Daoist Monarch Gao’s own cultivation is complete, thus presenting such a phenomenon."

Earth Element Daoist Monarch nods: "A good analysis."

He pauses for a moment and asks: "Is he truly more handsome with more presence than me?"

Yu Ning Daoist, her bright eyes turning coquettishly, says: "Of course, Master is the most handsome, the most graceful, and no one can compare."

Earth Element Daoist Monarch strokes his beard and laughs heartily. The little disciple is clever and sensible, knowing how to please the teacher.

The master and disciple laugh joyously when a Daoist Child outside loudly announces: "Master, Polar Star Monarch visits."

Earth Element Daoist Monarch gathers his emotions; he is not fond of Polar Star Monarch, who is worldly smooth and cunning. He doesn’t quite like this person.

Nevertheless, since Polar Star Monarch represents the Celestial Court, it’s not easy to offend him.

Earth Element Daoist Monarch can only rise to greet him personally, going to the door to welcome Polar Star Monarch inside.

This time, Polar Star Monarch brings two others, whose auras clearly indicate Earth Immortal Level Demon Emperors. Yet, the intent of Polar Star Monarch remains unknown!

"May I ask what instructions the Star Monarch brings with this visit?"

After exchanging pleasantries, Earth Element Daoist Monarch casually asks.

Polar Star Monarch, with a serious expression, says: "Daoist Monarch, I have important matters to discuss with you!"

"What important matters?" Earth Element Daoist Monarch sees Polar Star Monarch’s demeanor and roughly guesses the subject, yet maintains a calm expression.

Polar Star Monarch solemnly replies: "Daoist Monarch, Gao Xuan is the great thief of the Primordial Celestial Realm, intending to steal all Spiritual Qi of this realm for his own use, a great peril to all beings, I request Daoist Brother to eliminate this thief!"